Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: The CKP System Variation Learn Procedure will need to be performed whenever the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is removed or replaced. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the under body shield package, then remove the steering linkage shield mounting bolts.
4. Remove the steering linkage shield.
5. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor harness connector.
6. Remove the CKP sensor hold down bolt.
7. Remove the sensor from the timing cover.
8. Inspect the sensor O-ring for wear, cracks, or leakage.
9. Replace if necessary. Lube the new O-ring with clean engine oil before installing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Make certain that the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor mounting surfaces are clean and free of burrs before installing the CKP sensor.
When installing a Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor make sure the sensor is fully seated and held stationary in the front cover before torquing the hold down bolt into the front cover. A sensor which is not seated may result in erratic operation and lead to the setting of false codes.
1. Install the CKP sensor into the timing cover.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the sensor hold down bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the hold down bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in.).
3. Install the CKP sensor harness connector.
4. Install the steering linkage shield.
5. Install the steering linkage shield mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Perform the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure. Programming and Relearning